"Expect the blockbuster to be deployed with the focus on Ma Dong Seok in the original work"
Source: Reporter Lee Dong Ryul
[The Fact ㅣ Reporter Lee Hanlim] Ascendio, a comprehensive content company, has confirmed to produce the OTT drama for the popular webtoon 'Hive' and has cast Ma Dong-seok as the lead actor.
12 Ascendio said, "We will raise the status of the K-Drama - the film with a greater impact with the participation of Ma Dong Suk - who is famous with the audience and Ascendio's production ability to meet the explosive demand for OTT content."
HYBE is a popular webtoon that has been serialized on the Naver webtoon, depicting the world of Apocalypse being destroyed by giant insects. There is also the prospect that domestic OTT drama production costs will hit a record high because of the special theme of devastated cities and giant insects.
In particular, Ascendio plans to sign an MOU (MOU) with a real content solution company Giant Step, to enhance the perfection of the work and complete "High." Giant Step is in charge of the special effects engineering work, including visual special effects (VFX), and plans to execute the images using the real-time engine in production.
Ascendio's representative added: "Through this production, this will be an opportunity to expand revenue and achieve great growth in appearance. We will contribute to improving content competitiveness in the future and abroad through the planning and production of competitive works".
On the other hand, Ascendio plans to plan the next work of various genres starting with 'HYBE.' Ascendio's side said, "Currently, the content market wants a variety of works such as dramas, movies, and animations. He said, "It is worth looking forward to the blockbuster work deployed with the focus is on Ma Dong Seok and solid original work ability."